Morning Bog: Zimmerman Reps D.C. United

Since one of the D.C. Sports Bog's memes is "local athletes supporting other local pro teams," we have to start the morning with Ryan Zimmerman doing a promo for D.C. United. I'm sure the Nats will Win Trophies soon. And next, I'd like to see Ovechkin with the Barra Brava and Screaming Eagles, please.

More morning links, with help from Max Wasserman.

* And speaking of Ovechkin, in early September, he'll take over the kitchen at Manhattan's newest Russian restaurant, Mari Vanna. I'm trying to get a reservation. (Diner's Journal via Japers')

* Sergei Fedorov to SovSport: "It's a bit humid inside the Magnitogorsk arena. But the ice is times better than in Washington. It's a fact." (@dchesnokov)

* A recent Sports Illustrated poll asked 380 major leaguers to name the player who "gets the least out of the most talent," and four of the top five responses played most recently with the Nats. (Circling the Bases)

* A look at the Terrapins' 2009-10 men's basketball schedule. Of note: Mike Jarvis returns to the D.C. area as coach of Florida Atlantic on December 27th. And Terps play two different Indianas--the one in Indiana and the one in Pennsylvania. (Stet Sports)

* UVa is the 25th douchiest college in America. Ah, college rankings season...Duke is second. (GQ)

The United just have to get Zimmm to record a motivational clip to play before the game, with such dynamic oration he'll be able to hype up the team to play one of the most exciting scoreless ties we'll see all season.